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congo cookies

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Charlene Maxwell
@tinkagain
San Lorenzo, CA

Mom made these when we were kids in the '60s. I loved learning to measure and helping mom. Loved smelling them baking, but mostly loved eating them!

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(2 ratings)
yield 35 bars
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For congo cookies

  • 2/3 c
    butter, melted
  • 1 lb
    light brown sugar or 2 1/4 cups
  • 3
    eggs
  • 2 3/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 c
    pecans, chopped
  • 1 pkg
    semi-sweet chocolate chips

How To Make congo cookies

  • 1
    Preheat overn to 350 deg. Melt butter, add sugar. Beat until well blended. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Let cool.
  • 2
    Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt. Add to butter mixture and stir well. Add vanilla, chopped pecans and nuts.
  • 3
    Grease and flour, or line pan with parchment paper. 13 1/2 x 15 x 2" pan at 350 deg for 35-45 min.
  • 4
    While warm cut into finger-length bars. Makes 35.
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